Andrew Lindsey (2-2) started for Tennessee and pitched 8.1 innings, recording five strikeouts, while allowing three hits and zero walks.
Lindsey totaled 103 pitches (68 strikes) against 26 South Carolina batters.
Friday’s contest was the first of a three-game series between the Vols and Gamecocks.
Tennessee and South Carolina will play a doubleheader on Saturday. Both contests will be seven innings and can be watched on SEC Network.
Game No. 2 of the series is slated for 2 p.m. EDT. The series finale will start 45 minutes following the conclusion of game No. 2.
Following Friday’s contest, Lindsey discussed his pitching performance. Lindsey’s media availability can be watched below.